Valentine's Day is
coming up!! What are you doing for the sweeties in your life? The
next few days I will add some fun and easy gift ideas that even the
youngster can make! With a few adjustments these ideas can be for
anytime of year!
Ruffle Shirt!
Fix up a shirt that is hanging in the closet or add some flare to
an old shirt! Cover up stains! My daughter had a hammy down shirt from
her big sister that she hardly wore. If you like ruffles here is a
simple makeover! I decided to add ruffles in the front to cover the
heart design that was on the old shirt. The ruffles give the shirt a
vintage feel. I love it and she loves it!
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The ruffles on this shirt cover about a 4 1/2" x 5 1/2" area. Note that
the size of your background fabric and ruffles may need to be different
depending on the area you need covered on your shirt.
1.
Cut a 4 1/2" x 5 1/2" piece of fabric that matches or contrasts the
fabric for the ruffles. Fabric for the background is needed to hide the
old design on shirt. Pin and sew rectangle to the shirt. Sew 1/4" from
edge.
2. Cut 7 strips from the fabric of choice. Each one 1/2" wide and 10" long.
4.
Sew a basting stitch (or the biggest stitch) down the center of each
strip. Gently pull on the bottom thread to make it ruffle. Bunch it up
to about 5 inches long. Turn under the top and bottom of ruffle about
1/4 " and pin the ruffle on the background fabric. Do the same to the
other 6 strips. I pinned a ruffle about every 1/4" Starting 1/4" from
the edge. I left the edge of the ruffles raw because I like the frayed
look.
5.Sew
down the center of each ruffle. Remember to back stitch and cut thread
tails. Simple as that!! Out with the old and in with the new! You can
be even be more creative and make designs. Have fun!!!
Dress up for
Valentine's Day with a new shirt!
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